How to Meet Unchurched People
One of the questions I’m asked most often by the folks I’m coaching is this: “Where and how do I connect with unchurched people?” This question is in response to my trying to get pastors to spend more time with unchurched people, especially pastors in churches under 500 in worship. I want to address that […]
My Observations on Leaders and Readers
On November 11, Leadership Network is hosting a live, online event on the topic of Leaders & Readers. Six authors will share their thoughts on the role that reading has played in their leadership experiences, drawing content from their latest books. On that day, the audience will be able to participate in the conversation through live […]
Something You Cant Miss 11/3 – 5/10
Heads up! The National Outreach Convention is just around the corner in San Diego, CA. An incredible lineup of speakers is scheduled, including one dud named Bill Easum. In all seriousness, though, it is a great lineup. And I will be speaking , this time on Leadership in a Wildcard World, one of the training […]
Trying to Break the 1,000 Barrier?
More and more churches are asking me how to break the barrier of 1,000 in worship. At present, I’m coaching 14 such churches. Here are a handful of the basic questions I ask the pastor to consider. Have you indentified your three or four key staff who will become the coaches of leaders? What systems do you […]
How to Increase and Respond to First-Time Visitors
We’re constantly looking for ways to increase the number of first-timers coming to church and to encourage the congregation to invite their friends. Here are four goodies. At the end of worship, take a moment to say, “Let’s take a moment to center our thoughts on who we can invite to church next Sunday.” […]
Key Questions for Our Time
In 2000, I prepared a presentation for the Society for Church Growth in which I asked what I then considered to be some of the key questions of our time. In looking back over these questions I find they are still the key questions with which Western Christianity is wrestling. You be the judge if they […]